Advice on buying and driving electric cars in Ireland
Charge points map
Ever wondered where your nearest quick charge point is? Use this interactive charge point map to find out now.
Electric cars with the longest range
If you want to make the switch to electric but are worried about range, check out these electric cars on sale now in Ireland with the longest range.
Plug in hybrid vs. all-electric: Which should I choose?
So, you’ve decided to go electric. But do you go with a plug-in hybrid, or do you go the whole hog and go full electric? Here’s our guide to help you out.
Electric car chargers explained
A lot of drivers that consider switching to an electric car are concerned about the charging and what chargers are available to them. Click here to find out everything you need to know about electric car chargers.
How to charge an electric car
Watch our video and read out tips on how to charge and electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at a quick charge point in Ireland.
Volkswagen ID.3
The ID.3 is the first of Volkswagen’s new generation of electric cars. It lands in Ireland in plenty of time for the start of 2021 registrations and is about the same size as a Golf. It’s expected to be phenomenally successful.
Mazda MX-30
Mazda enters its second century by kicking off its line of pure electric vehicles, in the form of the MX-30 crossover.
Polestar 2
Polestar’s all-electric ethos comes to fruition with the fantastic 2 luxury fastback that is targeted squarely at the Tesla Model 3.
Porsche Taycan
Porsche is moving to an all-electric future and the mesmerising Taycan Turbo is its first entry into the world of EVs.
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai’s Ioniq is a five-door hatchback of about the same size as the company’s i30 model. It’s built on a different platform, though, one designed for electrification. There’s a plug-in hybrid version and an all-electric model, the latter tested here. Following on from its initial launch in 2016, the Ioniq came in for a round of updates last year, covering its design, equipment, safety and electric powertrain.
Tesla Model 3
The Tesla name is synonymous with high-end electric vehicles, but the Model 3 is the company’s most accessible car yet. It comes in ether rear- or all-wheel-drive formats with acceleration and performance that are just as impressive as the official driving ranges between charges. Thanks to a uniquely minimalist interior design, the Model 3 isn’t lacking in appeal, so we got in to see what it’s like to drive.
Opel Corsa-e
The first-ever electric Corsa, the new Corsa-e. It might not be as head-turning as its close relation, the Peugeot e-208, but this five-door hatchback is by far the best looking Corsa there has been. Other than some discreet ‘e’ badges it looks identical to the other models in the range.
Audi e-tron
The e-tron is Audi's latest premium SUV offering and it gives us a taste of what’s to come from the brand’s electric division in years to come. The e-tron competes against other electric SUVs including the Jaguar i-Pace, Mercedes-Benz EQC and Tesla Model X, and it offers a range of around 390 kilometres from a single charge.
Mercedes-Benz EQC SUV
The EQC offers an electric range of up to 420 kilometres, powerful performance, a premium cabin and lots of interesting technology, and it recently launched to the Irish market with a special unveiling event at Palmerstown House in Kildare.
Kia e-Niro
Kia's e-Niro is one of the most anticipated electric cars to launch to the Irish market this year. It has already sold out for the 192-registration period, and it is quickly becoming one of the most-searched new electric cars on Carzone alongside the Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan LEAF and Volkswagen e-Golf.
Nissan LEAF Review
The Nissan LEAF is Ireland’s best-selling electric car and indeed the most successful electric car of all time. The LEAF first arrived on the scene in 2010, and since then over 320,000 have sold around the world.
